
233LAW #6: BUILD A PLATFORM OF INTEGRITY
9. Strive to be a good corporate citizen wherever we operate.
Rather than insulating itself from its communities, Thomson
chooses to support them as a good corporate citizen.
10. Respect and protect shareholder value. Just as it respects and
protects its customers, employees, and communities, Thom-
son respects and protects its shareholders. If you do this
well, you’ll never end up in the same sinking boat as Global
Crossing or Enron.
If you’re cynical, you can look at this list and wonder, ‘‘Aren’t
many of these ten planks a bit like instrumental ethics? After all,
Thomson doesn’t support employee development